This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES (a) Any manufacturer's names, trade names, brand name, or catalog numbers used in specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. SUCH REFERENCES ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE RESTRICTIVE. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets the quality of the specifications listed for any items. (b) Bidders are required to state exactly what they intend to furnish, otherwise they shall be required to furnish the items as specified. (c) Bidders will submit, with their proposal, data necessary to evaluate and determine the quality of the item(s) they are bidding. Questions concerning the bid process should be directed to Amanda Gann at agann@tuscaloosa.com. Questions concerning Specifications should be directed to Hunter McJenkin at hmcjenkin@tuscaloosa.com The term of contracts resulting from this bid award shall be from October 1, 2022, or date of award if after that date, through September 30, 2023. All items will be ordered on an as needed basis. There are no minimum order guarantees and no estimates for expected annual purchases. REJECTION OF BIDS (a) The City may reject a bid if: 1. The bidder misstates or conceals any material fact in the bid, or if, 2. The bid does not strictly conform to the law or requirement of bid, or if, 3. The bid is conditional, except that the bidder may qualify his bid for acceptance by the City on an "all or none" basis, or a "low item" basis. An "all or none" basis bid must include all items upon which bids are invited. (b) The City may, however, reject all bids whenever it is deemed in the best interest of the City. The City may also waive any minor informalities or irregularities in any bid. AWARD OF CONTRACT (a) The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based upon the following factors: quality; conformity with specifications; purpose for which required; terms of delivery; transportation charges; dates of delivery. (b) The city reserves the right to accept and award item by item, and/or by group, or in the aggregate, unless the bidder qualifies his bid by specified limitations. Re Par.4(a)3. (c) Prices quoted must be FOB Destination to Tuscaloosa with all transportation charges prepaid unless otherwise specified in the Invitation to Bid. (d) A written award of acceptance (Purchase Order), mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful bidder shall result in a binding contract. (e) If two or more bids received are for the same total amount or unit price, quality and service being equal, the contract shall be awarded to a local bidder. Awarded bidders not honoring bid prices for the entire contract period will have their bid award rescinded for the remainder of the awarded contract period and may result in the rejection of any future bids submitted by the vendor.